thumb drive mp3 player shootout!

[dolph]

this is what i want in an mp3 player:
512 mb or 1 gb
fm receiver
built-in standard usb (ie, no cables or adapters)
thumb (or jump or whatever) format, keychainable.

this is what i've found:
noname, 1 gb. CHEAP! but only usb 1.1 :frown:

creative muvo tx fm, 512 mb, usb 2.0, but as much as the no-name with half the memory

so do i go with the slow & big one? or the fast & small? and are there any others i should be considering?

 

[GoingUp]

I have the muvo and I love it. You won't be disappointed!

 

[whistleclient]

i've been leaning towards the muvo myself. everyone seems to love it.

 

[The Stigenator]

i will take USB 2.0 over USB 1.1 .... brand names have nothing to do with it.. plus you dont need over 512 mb for jogging or whatever.

 

[whistleclient]

Originally posted by: TheGoodGuy
i will take USB 2.0 over USB 1.1 .... brand names have nothing to do with it.. plus you dont need over 512 mb for jogging or whatever.

i disagree with the brand name thing. you want a company that updates firmware and responds to problems. it seems that Creative is such a company...

 

[dolph]

and actually, the creative is the 2.0, the no-name is the 1.1. that's the biggest issue: 512 mb @ 2.0, or 1 gb @ 1.1. for some reason i like the feeling of having 1 gb, but at 1.1 speeds, maybe not...

 

[dataxpress]

get the ipod shuffle. http://www.apple.com/ipodshuffle
tiny as hell, weighs nothing, plays mp3's

1gb - $149
512mb - $99

name brand, too

 

[RossMAN]

Sandisk 512 MB Embedded MP3 Player for $113 from Amazon.com

• 512MB capacity
• Doubles as a USB flash drive with fast USB 2.0 transfer rates
• Plays MP3, WMA, and WMA DRM
• Stores over 4 hours/60 songs of MP3; 8 hours/120 songs of WMA music (Playback at 128 kbps MP3, 64 kbps WMA)
• Digital FM tuner with 20 preset stations
• Voice Recorder with built-in microphone
• Create multiple custom playlists
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port for fast and easy transfer of files
• Up to 15 hours continuous playback using one AAA battery (included)
• Indigo backlit multi-line LCD display

 

[Mo0o]

The noname one looks like ass. get the muvo

 

[HaxorNubcake]

isn't this in the wrong forum?

 

[kyparrish]

mmmmmmmmmm

I like the Sandisk

 

[BRObedoza]

Originally posted by: dataxpress
get the ipod shuffle. http://www.apple.com/ipodshuffle
tiny as hell, weighs nothing, plays mp3's

1gb - $149
512mb - $99

name brand, too

ipod shuffle is great but he wants one with an fm receiver.

 

[NutBucket]

There's also a Lexar one that uses the Lexar Thumbdrive Sports. Kinda nice since you can just go get more thumbdrives for it at any time and its about $40 without a thrumbdrive. Couple that with a 1GB one for $50-$60 and you've got a USB2.0 thumbdrive MP3 player for about the same price.

EDIT: Linkage

 

[BigSmooth]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Sandisk 512 MB Embedded MP3 Player for $113 from Amazon.com

• 512MB capacity
• Doubles as a USB flash drive with fast USB 2.0 transfer rates
• Plays MP3, WMA, and WMA DRM
• Stores over 4 hours/60 songs of MP3; 8 hours/120 songs of WMA music (Playback at 128 kbps MP3, 64 kbps WMA)
• Digital FM tuner with 20 preset stations
• Voice Recorder with built-in microphone
• Create multiple custom playlists
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port for fast and easy transfer of files
• Up to 15 hours continuous playback using one AAA battery (included)
• Indigo backlit multi-line LCD display

I was going to suggest the same thing but he wants something that doesn't use a cable.
P.S. the Sandisk is cheaper at Buy.com and Mwave...

 

[RossMAN]

Andy, LOL Thanks

 

[ElFenix]

• why the hell do people want fm tuners?

 

[BigSmooth]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Andy, LOL Thanks

No prob Ross. BTW, you can get the 1GB Sandisk from ebuyer for a little over $120 AR which is a very nice deal IMO. Last day for the rebate is today, though, so anyone on the east coast is SOL.

 

[RossMAN]

I have a Samsung YEPP MP3 Player with 256MB and a 512MB USB Flash drive.

I'm good to go until 4GB flash drives for $100 are available, maybe another 2 years away.

 

[dolph]

ok, so it looks like the muvo is my best bet, right? remember: fm tuner, built in usb (no cables), preferably usb 2.0.
and elfenix: i'm an npr junkie. fm tuner is mandatory.

 

[DougK62]

They have NPR on FM out there? Cool.

 

[WannaFly]

I just bought the Muvo N200, I love it - I wasnt sure to get it or the TX FM, as the TXFM doesnt need a cable to connect but the N200 does, besides that and being a little smaller, i dont think there is much of a difference.

 

[Kelemvor]

If everything else was the same other than it being USB1.1, I'd take it. How often do you really add and remove files when you are trying to get out the door? Just because it takes a bit longer isn't any reason to stay away. Just update the files when you get back or whatever instead of right when you are trying to leave and you'll be fine.

 

[Steg55]

The Muvo is a great piece of kit. Sounds nicer than the shuffle too.

Go with the muvo - you wont be disappointed

Steg

 

[SludgeFactory]

I'm looking at the Muvo TX FM as well. I want 1GB, I was hoping that the iShuffle's $150 (or lower) price right out of the gate would put a lot of pressure on Creative, iRiver, etc. to reduce their prices almost immediately.

Hurry up and slash those prices!!!

 

[Analog]

the FM on these little things is usually crap. Get the Omisys. http://www.dealsonic.com/ommpusb20513.html